The veteran went down in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a knee injury and missed the next month of the season. He returned to the lineup on Nov. 2 during the team’s trip in Finland, helping spur a five-game win streak.

The goalie’s return didn’t last long as he tweaked the same knee in Friday’s game at Carolina.

Luongo has played in just nine of the team’s 21 games this season. In those contests, he’s posted a .902 save percentage and 3.07 goals allowed per game.

In addition to Luongo, forward Denis Malgin is day-to-day with an upper body injury. The 21 year old didn’t participate in Monday’s morning skate at the BB&T Center.